Steve McGhie Fine Porcelain Votive Candle Holder and Shade with Pastoral Toile Design

This two-piece porcelain set consists of a globular base container and a matching truncated conical shade, crafted from fine cream-colored porcelain. The exterior features a detailed monochrome black transfer-print in a traditional French 'Toile de Jouy' style, depicting intricate pastoral scenes including figures fishing from boats, rural cottages, and dense foliage. The base has a rounded, bulbous form with a wide top opening designed to hold a candle or oil lamp, while the shade is designed to sit atop a support ring to diffuse light. The porcelain exhibits a smooth, high-glaze finish with visible interior crazing on the base, typical of age and heat exposure. There are no major chips or cracks evident from the frontal view, but slight discoloration is visible near the top rim of the shade, likely from soot or heat. The craftsmanship is refined, characteristic of Steve McGhie's studio pottery which often blends classical motifs with functional forms, likely dating from the late 20th to early 21st century.